Melton Race 5 - Aldebaran Park Sumthingaboutmaori Trot (Group 1)
The absence of Keayang Zahara gives JILLIBY BALLERINI (6) her shot at a well-deserved Group 1 win. She has been runner-up to her star stablemate four times so far this campaign including last week's rich TAB Trot in NZ. Has still managed to win five times this prep including the Terang Cup from a 30m handicap two back. She hasn't missed a place in seven tries at this circuit and distance, winning three of them. Her form stands out in this line up. JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (1) has had eight weeks off since fading out of the Grand Prix last start but put together a string of wins and placings prior including a Great Southern Star third from this barrier two back and she strikes at 50 per cent here. Multiple Group 1 winner ROCKINWITHATTITUDE (3) is ticking along well with wins the last two times she raced here, both from wider barriers than this. Last season's star filly TRACY THE JET (7) will be fitter for the fresh effort when midfield after racing wide against the boys. She can improve.

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1720m No NR on February 14. Last time out 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 55 m by Keayang Zahara (2:41.00) in G1 No NR on February 28 at $18. Can be prominent from the inside draw.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 56.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.25 |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, well beaten by Lovemeto (2:45.20) in No NR on April 4 at $7.50. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 4.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.80) beating Nephew Of Sonoko in NR 70 to 85 on March 28 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 4.55. One of the exotic chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 188.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Tahlia Taugge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 34 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 524.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:44.50) beating I Am Wilma in No NR M on March 21 at $1.80 at the bell was 3rd-3.95. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $1.80 |
| 10/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | David Miles | 1:51.5 | 8 |
| 93.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 9th-12.93 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Keayang Stuka (1:58.70) in No NR on April 18 at $51. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 15 m by Lovemeto (2:45.20) in No NR on April 4 at $6. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $101.00 |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Lang
Stats
Comments
Freshened-up since the last run 35 days ago. Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m second behind Rockinwithattitude at this track over 2240m No NR M last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres second again at this track over 1720m in G3 No NR M on February 28. Each way hope.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 70 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.35 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $1.75 |
| 1/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $2.70 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into second behind Keayang Zahara at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m on April 10 at $38.10. Performed better the start before where she posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite (30m Fr1) at Terang (3:25.80) beating Meadow Valley Star in No NR on March 27 at $1.15. Classy mare who will be tough to stop.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | $441,580.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $38.10 | |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $1.15 |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $1.08 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo was 9th-12.93 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Keayang Stuka (1:58.70) in No NR on April 18 at $1.95. Two runs back good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, at the bell was leading 4.4m on the pegs beaten 0.5 m by Dash Dosh (2:27.40) in 3yo F on November 21 at $1.30. Last season's star filly who could be a big improver second up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 148 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $1.95 |
| 4/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $118,510.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 | |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | $438,600.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $1.80 | |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $1.10 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Second up after running broke in score up and was out of position at the start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr2) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-4.45 beaten 1.1 m by Little Yankee (2:39.30) in NR 70 to 85 on April 18 at $2.80. Place best in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 126 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $2.25 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 41 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.15 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |